Painted Garden

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Painted Garden 

May 2 – June 21, 2026

Powell Gardens welcomes Painted Garden (May 2-June 21) as joy and color sweep through the Gardens. This year’s display is a celebration of the enduring spirit of the Midwest called The Prairie Is Our Home.

Visitors are invited to wander through gardens alive with the bright colors of spring flowers while enjoying the open skies, rolling prairie, and deep sense of place that has shaped generations.

A highlight of the season is a new barn quilt art installation, a vibrant fusion of horticulture and heritage. By bringing these iconic designs to Kansas City’s botanical garden, Painted Garden honors the artistry of rural America while reimagining it in a living, blooming landscape.

Painted Garden remains rooted in Kansas City’s art community and will feature new work by Belger Arts in the Conservatory along with other artwork by local artists.

The spring festival is a joyful meeting of tradition and renewal. Painted Garden invites you to celebrate the prairie as both a place and a feeling, a home woven from color, culture, and community.

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Teaming with Life by Belger Arts Fountain Project collective
May 2-June 21, 2026
Conservatory (Powell Gardens Visitor Center)
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Powell Gardens partnered with Belger Arts to create a one-of-a-kind glass fountain installation in the Conservatory. Through a national call for artists, Belger Arts selected a nine-person team of glassmakers from across the United States, including three lead gaffers and six assistants. The team includes Abigail Amundson, Michael Carson, Keegan O’Brien, Jacqueline Polofk, Ori Shir, Lauryl Sidwell, Kiani Simms, Brandon Smith, and Tyler Suter.  

These artists gathered at the Belger Glass Annex to fabricate the fountain’s intricate functional and decorative components, working collaboratively to bring the large-scale design to life through traditional glassblowing techniques. The artists worked onsite to form, assemble, and installed the piece at Powell Gardens. 

Their work transforms the Conservatory into a tranquil retreat rooted in the spirit of the Midwest. At the heart of the space, the fountain is adorned with blown glass artwork by the Belger Arts Fountain Project collective. These luminous pieces echo the shapes and hues of prairie blossoms, adding a touch of contemporary artistry to the timeless landscape. 

You’re invited to sit on a porch rocking chair, catching the afternoon light as it moves through spring blooms. Their soft golden cores, lavender petals, and prairie blues create a peaceful tapestry that feels both wild and welcoming. 

This serene setting invites visitors to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel at home on the prairie. In this space, art, nature, and heritage come together in quiet harmony. 

Barn Quilt Installation

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A highlight of the season is the new barn quilt art installation, a vibrant fusion of horticulture and heritage. Barn quilts (large, painted quilt blocks displayed on barns) carry a rich history rooted in American folk tradition. Their patterns often tell stories of family, community, and the land itself. Barn quilts blend symbolism, craftsmanship, and folklore.  

By bringing these iconic designs to Kansas City’s botanical Garden, Painted Garden 2026 honors the artistry of rural America while reimagining it in a living, blooming landscape. 

Don’t Miss Moments at Painted Garden

Apr 2

Orchid Delirium

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Apr 2

Daffodil Days

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Apr 3

Orchid Delirium

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Natural Arts: Painting and Dyeing with Botanicals (21+)

  • April 25, 2026 | Saturday
  • 2:00pm -4:00pm
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Powell Gardens thanks BlueScope, IN Kansas City, and Summit Art for their support of Painted Garden. 

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